Night Shift Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career ladders

RN-BSN options

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking an experienced RN to join the Surgical ICU. The role focuses on caring for surgical oncology and critically ill medical patients with continuous cardiac monitoring and access to advanced ICU equipment.

Night shifts are available with competitive compensation and a strong support structure. The unit emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth, including tuition reimbursement and career ladders.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required.
• BSN preferred.
• Ability to work during night shifts.
• ACLS/BLS/CPR certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and titrate infusions (anti-arrhythmics, insulin, vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics).
• Monitor and manage critically ill patients in the Surgical ICU.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

RN experience

Critical care

Nursing assessment

Patient safety

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Join Our Surgical ICU at UPMC Shadyside!

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for experienced nurses with more than one year of RN experience
• Registered Nurses: Full-Time straight night shift position available for RN's with at least 1 year of RN experience
• Night Shift Differential: Receive an extra $4.00 on top of base rate
• Unit: Surgical ICU
• About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education

Surgical ICU:

• Award-Winning Excellence:Two-time AACN Beacon Award winner, recognized for outstanding critical care.
• Patient-Centered Care:Focus on surgical oncology patients. Also care for critically ill medical patients. Expertise in vascular, urological, and general surgical cases.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities:Continuous cardiac monitoring. Ventilators, BIPAP, CRRT, wound vacs, and drains.
• Nursing Responsibilities:Administer and titrate infusions (anti-arrhythmics, insulin, vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics).
• Collaborative Environment:Energetic, self-motivated RNs thrive here!

Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).

UPMC’s Nursing Career Ladder:

• Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
• Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
• Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
• Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $37.00.

Responsibilities:

Build Relationships:

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
• Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.

Effective Teaching:

• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
• Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
• Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.

Holistic Patient Care:

• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
• Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.

Professional Growth:

• Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
• Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

• 1 year of RN experienced required
• BSN preferred.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
• Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • ACLS within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
  • Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
• UPMC approved national certification preferred
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran